Dame Cicily Isabel Fairfield DBE (Rebecca West) Quotes
The trouble about man is twofold. He cannot learn truths which are too complicated; he forgets truths which are too simple.Dame Cicily Isabel Fairfield DBE
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Most presenters are consumed with preparing their content rapidly, which makes the material about their own narrow perspective.
Nancy Duarte -
The politics have always been difficult in medicine. There is some truth in the way medical practice is portrayed in TV dramas.
Barry Marshall -
The Strauss Group identified water as a strategic category presenting significant business opportunity in line with the Group's long term business strategy and vision. We view the development of a technology that enables high quality drinking water for both home and offices as a means to improve the quality of life of millions of people.
Ofra Strauss -
Music was in the air when I was growing up. My siblings Katy, Dave and Phil were musical; my dad worked in inner-city New York where a musical revolution was taking place - folk music, rock n' roll, gospel music. My sister taught me to sing. My brothers taught me to play.
Sam Barry -
I don't care how popular I am. I'm not putting myself out there to run for higher office.
Nancy Pelosi -
You feel yourself working to show something. I've learned to distrust that feeling.
Ralph Fiennes
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When money was plentiful, I was the first one who told you to stack it. Live your life with it. Now that money slowed up, I'ma be the one telling you to save it like they ain't gon' make it no more.
Young Jeezy -
If you think something is impossible, then it certainly is... for you.
Naveen Jain -
Every season I am inspired by women.
Oscar de la Renta -
Whenever you feel like criticizing any one... just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had.
F. Scott Fitzgerald -
Today, a nation ringed by walls would only imprison itself.
Barack Obama -
Underneath this sable hearse Lies the subject of all verse,- Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother. Death, ere thou hast slain another, Learn'd and fair and good as she, Time shall throw a dart at thee.
Ben Jonson
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I feel like there's a lot of beauty in the darkness of Narrow Stairs, but that's not really a place I'm ready to go to for a while. I'm interested in taking a different approach and having the next record be different in tone - I'm just not interested in making another dark, dark album.
Ben Gibbard Death Cab for Cutie -
I am not gonna die because some network executive thought I was fat! It's so wrong! It's so wrong that women are asked to live up to this skinny ideal that is totally unattainable. For me to be ten pounds thinner is a full-time job, and I am handing in my notice and walking out the door!!
Margaret Cho -
Bing was always hesitant to accept appreciation in any form.
Bob Crosby -
In my view, the operas of Carlisle Floyd will find a place in the permanent repertoire.
Bruce Beresford -
Oprah Winfrey's global influence is unparalleled. Not only has her generosity and firm belief that education is the key to a better life benefited countless women and children around the world, but her example has also inspired millions of people to give back in ways big and small.
Eli Broad -
How do you actually green the supply chain is a challenge. The easier part is to do what we do; the difficult part is to get all your clients to long process will take time.
Jamshyd Godrej
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The fact is I'm not making a film in order to draw pictures or make images about Iran.
Asghar Farhadi -
Pain, thou art not an evil.
Alexandre Dumas -
'Why can nothing be simple?'Geloë shifted on her stool. The wise woman’s voice was surprisingly sympathetic. 'Because nothing is simple, Prince Josua.'
Tad Williams -
Consumerism is, quite precisely, the consuming of life by the things consumed. It is living in a manner that is measured by having rather than being... and consumerism is hardly the sin of the rich. The poor, driven by discontent and envy, may be as consumed by what they do not have as the rich are consumed by what they do have. The question is not, certainly not most importantly, a question about economics. It is first and foremost a cultural and moral problem requiring a cultural and moral remedy.
Richard John Neuhaus -
Members of Congress I have the high privilege and distinct honour of presenting to you, his excellency Bertie Ahern (/ei/hern), the Taoiseach, the Prime Minister of Ireland
Nancy Pelosi -
The trouble about man is twofold. He cannot learn truths which are too complicated; he forgets truths which are too simple.
Dame Cicily Isabel Fairfield DBE